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 |  2025

Voices from the Field: Home Visiting in Arkansas

Authors: Sarah F. Coleman

The report summarizes insights from 99 Arkansas home visitors on why they stay in or leave the field, highlighting deep commitment to families and supportive colleagues as key retention drivers. Low pay, heavy administrative burden, and emotional stress are the primary factors pushing staff out. Participants recommend better compensation, streamlined data systems, and greater inclusion in decision-making to strengthen the workforce.